User`s guide

Cameras, Decks, and Transcoders
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To open the Goodies folder when the icon is not on your desktop:
1. Insert the Avid Xpress DV CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Browse CD.
3. Double-click the Goodies folder.
Cameras, Decks, and Transcoders
For the most up-to-date information on DV devices, search for “dv
devices” in the Knowledge Center. To access the Knowledge Center, see
“Accessing the Avid Web Site and Knowledge Center” on page 4.
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If you have a problem connecting or using your DV device, check the
manual that came with your DV device.
Black Striping Your Tape
Before you perform a digital cut, Avid recommends that you black stripe
your tape. This allows for timecode on your tape.
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For specific steps on black striping your tape, search for “black striping”
in the Knowledge Center. For information on accessing the Knowledge
Center, see “Accessing the Avid Web Site and Knowledge Center” on
page 4.
Dual Mode Devices
Transcoders and decks with dual mode capabilities, switching between
NTSC and PAL, need to power-cycle the DV device when switching
between formats.
Before you switch settings:
1. Quit Avid Xpress DV.
2. On the DV device, switch to NTSC or PAL.
3. Cycle the power on the DV device.
4. Start Avid Xpress DV.